Warren Farrell Quote

Early feminists sensed this: they were strong opponents of protective legislation. They knew that as long as the princess was protected from the pea, women would be deprived of equality. The modern-day woman's 'pea under the mattress' is the rough spots in the workplace. When today's feminists are proponents of protective legislation, they oppose equality. Sexual harassment legislation is sexist because it makes only the man responsible for the male role in the sexual dance.


p. 307. - The Myth of Male Power (1993) - Part III: Government as substitute husband


Early feminists sensed this: they were strong opponents of protective legislation. They knew that as long as the princess was protected from the pea, ...

Early feminists sensed this: they were strong opponents of protective legislation. They knew that as long as the princess was protected from the pea, ...

Early feminists sensed this: they were strong opponents of protective legislation. They knew that as long as the princess was protected from the pea, ...

Early feminists sensed this: they were strong opponents of protective legislation. They knew that as long as the princess was protected from the pea, ...